STEM Program

We welcome local students to experience air and space STEM concepts in our fun and free STEM programming

2025 STEM Camps

7th-12th Grade
calendarJul 28 – Aug 01, 2025

StellarXplorers - Chantilly, VA

StellarXplorers is a space system design camp where students focus on team problem-solving associated with sending objects to space, determining payload, and satellite coverage using Systems Toolkit.

7th-12th Grade
calendarJul 21 – Jul 25, 2025

Robotics Camp - Chantilly, VA

Robotics camp will engage students in technical learning through the coding and programming of VEX robots. Throughout the week, students will come up with a solution to a real-world problem.

4th-6th Grade
calendarJul 14 – Jul 18, 2025

Robotics Camp - Chantilly, VA

Robotics camp will engage students in technical learning through the coding and programming of VEX robots. Throughout the week, students will come up with a solution to a real-world problem.

7th-12th Grade
calendarJul 28 – Aug 01, 2025

StellarXplorers - Arlington, VA

StellarXplorers is a space system design camp where students focus on team problem-solving associated with sending objects to space, determining payload, and satellite coverage using Systems Toolkit.

7th-12th Grade
calendarJul 21 – Jul 25, 2025

Drone Camp - Arlington, VA

Drone Camp is a hands-on, technical application camp where students will learn the basics of coding, programming, and flying drones, in addition to hearing from Air Force subject matter experts.

4th-6th grade
calendarJul 14 – Jul 18, 2025

Coding Camp - Arlington, VA

Students will engage in hands-on coding activities using block coding and Python programming languages. Students will gain an understanding on how coding is utilized in Air Force STEM careers.

STEM Resources

STEM Resources
AFRL Internship Programs

AFRL reimagines what’s possible by leading scientific research and development for the United States Air Force and Space Force.

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STEM Resources
Air Force Research Lab Scholars

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) administers a three-pronged approach to strengthening the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce pipeline that includes: the AFRL Scholars Program, AFRL Scholars Professionals, and the University Research and Engagement Program (UREP). This portfolio of enriching programs aligns directly with the Federal STEM Strategy and Department of Defense (DoD) STEM mission for the U.S. Department of the Air Force by offering immersive project-based learning opportunities for students and postdoctoral fellows.

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STEM Resources
Air and Space STEM Outreach

Learn how to access defense scholarship programs and gain valuable experience and skills through summer programs, internships, and fellowships across the Department of the Air Force. 

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